Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2016 19 September 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge of how to promote children's learning across all areas. She plans a wide range of activities and learning experiences, which challenges and engages children effectively.  The childminder reflects on her practice and works closely in partnership with her co- childminder to maintain a consistent approach and promote positive outcomes for children.  All children make good progress. The childminder observes the children in their play and uses her accurate assessments to identify children's next steps and monitor their progress successfully.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder. They are confident, settle quickly and clearly feel safe in her care.  The childminder has fully addressed the action and recommendations from the last inspection. She has improved her assessment of risk and safety arrangements for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide younger children with as many opportunities as the older children to take part in a wide range of creative activities.  The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to encourage children to use mathematical language in their play and routines.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide more opportunities for younger children to explore and use a variety of media and materials  make the most of opportunities for the children to use mathematical language in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's self-evaluation document.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through attending regular training and knows what to do if she had a concern about a child's welfare. She carries out thorough risk assessments on the home and outside environment, including any outings she takes with the children. She takes appropriate action to minimise hazards and is vigilant to ensure children remain safe while in her care. The childminder has effective partnerships with parents; for example, they share children's achievements regularly, actively encouraging continuity. Parents say that their children are always excited to attend and enjoy a home-cooked meal. The childminder keeps her knowledge up-to-date through, for example, discussion with other childminders and good communication with the local authority early years team.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enthusiastically engage in a wide range of activities which match their interests. For example, children choose stickers and make pictures of their favourite characters. The childminder introduces new words, such as 'octopus', which builds on their vocabulary and develops their understanding. The childminder nurtures children's interest in nature, as they talk about and observe the chickens as they collect their eggs. The childminder creates enjoyable activities to reinforce learning; for example, children use shape cutters, rolling pins and tools to make jam tarts. She counts with younger children as they stack cups and rings, clapping them as they successfully build a tower.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches the children about healthy eating as they explore different types of food. They learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle as they follow thorough hygiene routines and have daily opportunities to be physically active and benefit from fresh air. The childminder acts as a good role model and maintains consistent boundaries. She praises children often for their efforts, which actively boosts their self-esteem. Children's behaviour is good. They learn how to keep themselves safe from harm. For example, they practise the fire drill, so that they know how to get out of the house quickly and safely in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active learners and speak exceptionally well for their age. The childminder prepares them well for their future learning and school. For example, they independently feed themselves, make choices in their play and skilfully carry out tasks, such as filling pastry cases with jam. Children are extremely polite to one another; they learn to share and to respect others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290294 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1048873 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She works with another childminder, working from her co-childminder's house in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder provides care all year round, from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays, family holidays and Christmas.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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